US Bridges

S-10-894/AZALEA DR over Brickyard Creek

Fair

Charleston County, South Carolina · North Charleston · Structure no. 000000000003609

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-10-894/AZALEA DR over Brickyard Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-10-894/AZALEA DR over Brickyard Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 64 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,125 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-10-894/AZALEA DR
CrossesBrickyard Creek
LocationNorth Charleston
RouteState Highway 894
Coordinates32.84821, -80.00725
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2023)
Projected traffic17,125 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$69,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-10-894/AZALEA DR over Brickyard Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is S-10-894/AZALEA DR over Brickyard Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does S-10-894/AZALEA DR over Brickyard Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-10-894/AZALEA DR over Brickyard Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns S-10-894/AZALEA DR over Brickyard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.